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Topic: Rohingya Muslims

Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar, says official

The violence has intensified as fighting between Myanmar's ruling junta and the Arakan Army, a powerful ethnic militia drawn from the Buddhist majority.

Dozens of Rohingya killed in drone attack while trying to flee Myanmar

4 witnesses, activists and a diplomat described the attacks Monday that struck down families waiting to cross the border into Bangladesh.

Myanmar’s junta terrorised a Rohingya Muslim town. Then rebels burned it down

International watchdogs like Amnesty, as well as Rohingya activist groups, have previously accused the Arakan Army of abuses like abductions. It has always denied the allegations.

Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar

Around 70,000 Rohingya who are currently in Maungdaw are trapped as the fighting draws closer, said Aung Kyaw Moe, the deputy human rights minister in Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government.

Govt right to arrest Rohingyas. They pose a threat to Indian Muslims—just see their history

Addressing threats such as the Rohingya crisis outside the border may be more feasible than allowing refugee groups to flourish within the homeland.

More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Indonesia’s Aceh, says police official

According to reports, 90 women and children were among migrants. UN refugee agency said 2022 may have been one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for the Rohingya.

No plans to house Rohingyas, says Centre after its minister tweets ‘India gives refuge to all’

In a tweet early Wednesday, Housing Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted a media report on a possible Rohingya resettlement, but was slammed by VHP.

‘Always welcomed those who sought refuge’: Puri hails decision to shift Rohingyas to EWS flats

Around 1,100 Rohingyas staying in tents will be shifted into flats equipped with basic facilities and round-the-clock security provided by the Delhi Police.

Facebook facing mounting legal fights over Rohingya Muslims genocide

Meta allowed an 'out-of-control spread of anti-Rohingya content' despite repeated warnings from civil society groups and human rights activists, a complaint has claimed.

Why 1.5 million won’t vote when Myanmar holds its 2nd election since end of military rule

Union Election Commission of Myanmar has cancelled voting in several places, including in the Rakhine State, home to the Rohingya Muslims.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.